Removal

Definition

Removal commonly refers to the act or process of removing something or someone or the state of being removed.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈmuːvəl/
• Respelling: ri-MOOV-uhl (with "ri" as in "rid," "MOOV" as in "move," and "uhl" as in "bottle")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈmuːvəl/
• Respelling: ri-MOOV-uhl (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," "MOOV" as in "move," and "uhl" as in "bottle")

In both dialects, "removal" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "MOOV." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with a focus on the "MOOV" syllable.

Etymology

The term "removal" is derived from the verb "remove" plus the suffix "-al". "Remove" originates from the Latin word "removere", where "re-" means "back" and "movere" means "to move".

Derivatives

• Remove
• Remover
• Removable
• Non-removal
• Removability

Synonyms

• Extraction
• Elimination
• Displacement

Antonyms

• Addition
• Installation
• Retention

Usage

"Removal" is broadly used in contexts where something or someone is being taken away, displaced, or deleted, either physically or conceptually. The term can refer to anything from the relocation of a home or office to the elimination of data from a computer system.

Related Terms

• Eviction
• Deletion
• Uninstall
• Expulsion
• Erasure

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted.
• Example: The removal of the old wallpaper revealed beautiful woodwork beneath.

• The act of moving someone or something from one place to another.
• Example: The removal company will be here at 9 am to help us with the house shift.

• The dismissal of someone from a job or office.
• Example: The sudden removal of the CEO has raised many questions within the industry.